Agricultural Concepts and Practices

Mr. Lee's video tutorial covers the history and development of agriculture, starting from the Neolithic Era to modern times. It discusses agricultural hearths, animal domestication, the Columbian Exchange, and the agricultural revolutions. The video also explains the Green Revolution, types of agriculture, and theories like the Bid Rent Theory and Von Thunen Model. Finally, it explores settlement patterns and survey methods used in agriculture.

Which crop is associated with the Central American agricultural hearth?

• Coffee

• Rice

• Maize

• Wheat

What was a significant outcome of the first agricultural revolution?

• Increased urbanization

• Development of genetically modified organisms

• Introduction of aquaculture

• Transition to sedentary farming

Which tool was introduced during the second agricultural revolution to aid in planting seeds?

• Plow

• Combine harvester

• Tractor

• Seed drill

What is a key feature of the Green Revolution?

• Genetic modification of crops

• Domestication of animals

• Introduction of the plow

• Use of simple tools

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Green Revolution?

• Decreased food production

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduced use of pesticides

• Higher startup costs

What characterizes intensive agriculture?

• Low labor input

• Large plots of land

• High initial investment

• Focus on subsistence farming

What is the primary goal of commercial agriculture?

• Preserving biodiversity

• Maximizing profit

• Feeding one's family

• Reducing labor costs

According to the Bid Rent Theory, where is land most expensive?

• Near the coast

• In rural areas

• Close to the CBD

• In mountainous regions

Which type of farming is most likely to be found farthest from the CBD according to the Von Thunen model?

• Timber production

• Grazing

• Market gardening

• Dairying

Which survey method is most associated with French-influenced regions?

• Metes and bounds

• Township and range

• Long-lot

• Rectangular survey